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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- worldpayltd92@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: World Pay <worldpayltd22@msn.com>
Reply-To: <worldpayltd92@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:01:14 +0000
Subject: World Pay Ltd

We are reaching out to people all over the world and telling them about Worldpay Ltd.The WorldPay LTD has a current offering of part-time positions. Even if you are presently employed, this opportunity can add additional earnings to your family budget!!!
About us:
WorldPay LTD co-operates with more than 90 countries in Europe, North and South America, the Near East and Asia. Today WorldPay LTD has built up an excellent reputation based on stability and reliability. Activities for our company are various. We find firms or people and negotiate contracts with them. WorldPay LTD is the guarantor between the employer and the employee, vendor and vendee, etc.
The fundamental nature of your job will primarily consist of the following:
We send you a check that you cash utilizing a check cashing service.
You take the money from this check and send it to our agent (If our partner is in the USA or Canada, you send the money to him through Travel Express)
If our partner is not in the USA or Canada, it is necessary for you to use Western Union.
Your salary will be 10% from the sum of every check.
The more checks you receive - the more money you earn. Moreover, if you collaborate with us successfully during your first month, you will get an increase in pay.
After 2 months of successful employment you will get bumped up to 20% from the sum of every check.
Many of our clients conduct business via checks. But financial institutions in other countries are either not always equipped and/or charge huge fees when transferring funds. That's why WorldPay LTD is in need of people who can help us solve this problem and while doing so, earn a decent salary! This creates a nice win-win situation for us both.
INFORMATION FOR YOU:
If you are interested in our offer or have any questions about this offer, please complete the following information attentively and in block letters:

Full name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
E-mail:
Your age:
Please send your information via e-mail to: worldpayltd92@gmail.com
We DO NOT need any information about your bank account.
Contact info:
WorldPay LTD
915 E broad St
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: +1-505-865-0481
Fax: +1-(505) 212-0098
Email: worldpayltd92@gmail.com

Please, write your data correctly! The checks of our clients will be sent to your name and your address. If it is required we'll call you..
If you agree, you will receive further instructions.
Thanks for your attention and best regards, The WorldPay LTD .

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